AWS Security Analyst

Microsoft Azure · Redmond, WA

Compensation

$83k–$108kper year

$83k$108k

Entry Level

On-siteFull-timeCloud Security

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What is Cloud Security?

You make sure cloud environments are locked down. Highest-paying entry path.

This role is for you if you're curious about how the internet works and want the highest salary.

📋About the Role

Specialize in securing AWS environments across IAM, networking, data protection, and monitoring. Tune GuardDuty findings, review S3 policies, and support cloud security posture management.

AWSGuardDutySecurity HubS3KMS

Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

Foundation

4–6 wks

▸AWS Cloud Practitioner cert

▸Cloud basics

▸Shared responsibility

Build Skills

6–8 wks

▸AWS Free Tier practice

▸Cloud security practices

▸Learn Terraform

Get Hired

2–4 wks

▸Build cloud portfolio

▸Apply to roles

▸Highlight certs

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